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Diagnosis of Cryogenic Pump-Motor Systems Using Vibration and Current Signature Analysis

  • Choi Byeong-Keun;Kim Hak-Eun;Gu Dong-Sik;Kim Hyo-Jung;Jeong Han-Eul
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.20 no.7
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    • pp.972-980
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    • 2006
  • In general, to send out natural gas via a pipeline network across the nation in LNG terminal, high-pressure cryogenic pump supply highly compressed LNG to high-pressure vaporization facilities. The Number of cryogenic pumps determined the send-out amount in LNG receiving terminal. So it is main equipment at LNG production process and should be maintained on best conditions. In this paper, to find out the cause of high vibration at cryogenic pumps-motor system in LNG terminal, vibration spectrum analysis and motor current signature analysis have been performed together. Through the analysis, motor rotor bar problems are estimated by the vibration analysis and confirmed by the current analysis. So, it is demonstrated through the case study in this paper, how performing vibration analysis and current signature analysis together can reliable diagnosis rotor bar problems in pump-motor system.

Effect of Two staged Inter-cooler on Efficiency of LNG Liquefaction Process (LNG 액화 사이클 효율에 미치는 2단 압축 인터쿨러의 영향)

  • Yoo, Sun-Il;Oh, Seung-Taek;Lee, Ho-Saeng;Yoon, Jung-In;Choi, Keun-Hyung;Lee, Sang-Gyu
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.46-52
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    • 2010
  • In this study, several types of natural gas liquefaction processes using two staged Inter-cooler are simulated and designed to secure a competitiveness in the industry of natural gas liquefaction plant. These processes are based on basic cascade process, and all of these are improved with two staged compressors type. One of types is applied Inter-cooler to each cycle such as propane, ethylene, methane, the other type is applied Inter-cooler to whole cycle. These processes are compared characteristics of performance with basic process. Cascade process with two staged Inter-cooler in the whole cycle is on the top ranked with increment ratio of COP about 13.7 ~ 20.5%, and yield efficiency of this process are improved comparing with the basic process by 23.8% ~ 35% lower specific power, respectively.

Serviceability Assessment of Corroded Subsea Crude Oil Pipelines (부식된 해저 원유 파이프라인의 사용적합성 평가)

  • Cui, Yushi;Kim, Dong Woo;Seo, Jung Kwan;Ha, Yeon Chul;Kim, Bong Ju;Paik, Jeom Kee
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.153-160
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    • 2015
  • Pipelines are one of the most important structures in subsea equipment. It is the main equipment for transportation of crude oil and natural gas to the downstream facilities. Crude oil and natural gas leak will be carry out not only political and financial issues but also pollution to the environment. Inaccurate predictions of corrosion behavior will make hazardous consequences. The serviceability assessment of corroded structures is essential especially for subsea pipelines. As corrosion is concerned, the effects of failure due to significant reduction will make it hard to the pipeline operator to maintain the serviceability of pipelines. In this paper, the serviceability assessment of corroded crude oil pipeline is performed using the industry design code (Shell92, DNV RP F101, ASME B31G, BS 7910, PCORRC) and FEA depending on corrosion area. In last step, the future integrity of the subsea crude oil pipeline is assessed to predict the remaining year in service of crude oil pipelines.

Study on Text Analysis of the Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers Dock Specification for Development of the Ship Predictive Maintenance Model (선박예지정비모델 개발을 위한 LNG 선박 도크 수리 항목의 텍스트 분석 연구)

  • Hwang, Taemin;Youn, Ik-Hyun;Oh, Jungmo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.60-66
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    • 2021
  • The importance of maintenance is leading the application of the maintenance strategy in various industries. The maritime industry is also a part of them, with changes in selecting and applying the maintenance strategy, but rather slowly, by retaining the old strategy. In particular, the ship is maintaining a previously used strategy. In the circumstance of the sea, ship requires a new suggestion for maintenance strategy. A ship predictive maintenance model predicts the breakdown or malfunction of machineries to secure maintenance time with preventive actions and treatments, thereby avoiding maintenance-related dangerous factors. This study focused on applying text analysis to an Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers dock indent document, and the analysis results were interpreted from the original document. The inter-relational patterns observed from the frequency of common maintenance combinations among different parts and equipment in ships will be applied to the development of ship predictive maintenance.

Natural frequency of bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines considering pile-soil-interaction with material uncertainties and scouring depth

  • Yi, Jin-Hak;Kim, Sun-Bin;Yoon, Gil-Lim;Andersen, Lars Vabbersgaard
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.625-639
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    • 2015
  • Monopiles have been most widely used for supporting offshore wind turbines (OWTs) in shallow water areas. However, multi-member lattice-type structures such as jackets and tripods are also considered good alternatives to monopile foundations for relatively deep water areas with depth ranging from 25-50 m owing to their technical and economic feasibility. Moreover, jacket structures have been popular in the oil and gas industry for a long time. However, several unsolved technical issues still persist in the utilization of multi-member lattice-type supporting structures for OWTs; these problems include pile-soil-interaction (PSI) effects, realization of dynamically stable designs to avoid resonances, and quick and safe installation in remote areas. In this study, the effects of PSI on the dynamic properties of bottom-fixed OWTs, including monopile-, tripod- and jacket-supported OWTs, were investigated intensively. The tower and substructure were modeled using conventional beam elements with added mass, and pile foundations were modeled with beam and nonlinear spring elements. The effects of PSI on the dynamic properties of the structure were evaluated using Monte Carlo simulation considering the load amplitude, scouring depth, and the uncertainties in soil properties.

Strength properties of non-cement board for drying shrinkage control using industrial by-products (산업부산물을 활용한 건조수축 제어용 무시멘트 보드의 강도특성)

  • Park, Ju-Hwa;Pyeon, Su-Jeong;Lee, Dong-Hoon;Lee, Sang-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2018.05a
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    • pp.228-229
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    • 2018
  • In the construction industry, we have set goals such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and reduction of energy use. In particular, reduction of CO2 emissions in the concrete manufacturing process, reduction of industrial waste and industrial wastes into concrete The zero-emission level of reuse as a resource is under review. On the other hand, the cost of stone is expensive due to small quantity production of domestic stone production in order, it is difficult to carry and construct with heavy material, and it takes long time to construct. In order to solve the shortage of supply and demand of natural stone, various kinds of stone powder, artificial stone made by putting stone texture on the surface of mortar or concrete, fiber reinforced plate, tiles and the like are increasingly used. In this study, the artificial stone using slag and recycled aggregate instead of natural stone was fabricated and the strength characteristics were evaluated for its applicability and feasibility.

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Economic Feasibility Assessment and Analysis of Dual Fuel Systems Utilizing Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (경유와 압축천연가스의 혼소 시스템에 대한 경제적 타당성 평가 분석)

  • Cho, A-Ra;Lim, Seong-Rin
    • Clean Technology
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.166-174
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    • 2018
  • Since particulate matter has high impacts on human health and everyday life, the dual fuel systems utilizing diesel and compressed natural gas have been developed to improve the environmental performance of diesel vehicles. The objective of this study is to estimate the economic feasibility of the dual fuel system based on real operating data of dual fuel buses and diesel buses. The system is economically feasible if the annual mileage of the dual bus is higher than 30,000 km, or if the unit fuel price of diesel is higher than that of CNG by 408 won. The uncertainty analysis results show that the economic feasibility of the system is probabilistically high, regardless of the variability of input data such as mileage and unit prices for the fuels. The sensitivity analysis results show that diesel and CNG prices are the highest contributor to the net present value of the system. Based on these results, economic incentives are suggested to disseminate the systems. This study would provide valuable economic information for bus business industry and policy maker to help make decisions for applying and disseminating the dual fuel systems to mitigate particulate matter problems.

Low Cycle Fatigue Performance of 304L Stainless Steel Weldments (304L 스테인리스 강 용접부의 저주기 피로 성능 평가)

  • Hwang, JaeHyoen;Oh, DongJin;Lee, DoYoung;Chun, MinSung;Kim, Myung-Hyun
    • Journal of Welding and Joining
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.47-51
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    • 2016
  • Recently, the market of liquefied natural gas is growing in accordance with shale gas development and environmentally friendly policies. Also, LNG is in the spotlight as an alternative fuel to previously used fossil fuel and the fuel for the ship to meet emission standards which takes effected by IMO (International Maritime Organization). According to growth of LNG, LNG carriers needs are also expected to increase significantly. This study investigates low cycle fatigue (LCF) performance of 304L stainless steel weldments to investigate fatigue performance in plastic strain region. 304L stainless steel is known to have improved fatigue performance at cryogenic conditions. LCF behavior are investigated by a strain-controlled condition up to 1% strain range and conducted with three different thickness (3mm, 5mm, 10mm). Also, test were performed with three different strain ratio R such as R = -1, -0, 0.5, Finally, the fatigue design curve for 304L stainless steel weldments at room tem- perature are proposed. Considering all test conditions, it is shown that LCF performance have similar tendency regardless of thickness and strain ratio. LCF design curve of 304L stainless steel weldments are lower than 304L stainless steel base metal.

Composition and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils in the Peel of Citrus Fruits

  • Oh, Hyun-Jeong;Ahn, Hyo-Min;Kim, Sang-Suk;Yun, Pil-Yong;Jeon, Gyeong-Lyong;Ko, Young-Hwan;Riu, Key-Zung
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.50 no.3
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    • pp.148-154
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    • 2007
  • Volatile components of the essential oils of Satsuma mandarin (C. unshiu), Dangyuza (C. grandis), Yuza (C. junos), Byungkyul (C. playtymamma), Jinkyul (C. sunki), and Hakyul (C. natsudaidai) grown in Jeju Island were isolated from the fruit peels by hydro distillation and determined by GC-MS. GC-MS analysis identified 58 compounds, with main components being d-limonene $(64.01{\sim}79.34%),\;{\beta}-myrcene\;(3.01{\sim}26.53%),\;{\gamma}-terpinene\;(0.11{\sim}12.88%),\;{\beta}-pinene\;(0.78{\sim}4.74%),\;and\;{\alpha}-pinene\;(1.01{\sim}2.55%)$. Differences in compositions and contents of the essential oils were observed among citrus varieties. Effects of citrus oils on growth inhibitions of Escherchia coli, Staphyllococcus epidermidis, and Candida albicans were investigated using disc diffusion assay and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay. The essential oils inhibited growths of the test organisms, exhibiting higher levels of activity against Gram-positive S. epidermidis (MIC values $0.04{\sim}0.17mg/mL$), whereas Gram-negative E. coli was moderately resistant (MIC values $1.66{\sim}20.30mg/mL$). MIC of citrus essential oils ranged from $0.82{\sim}23.69mg/mL$ against C. albicans. The essential oils obtained from C. sunki, C. grandis, and C. playtymamma showed the highest antimicrobial activities against S. epidermidis and C. albicans, indicating their potential as natural antimicrobial agents.

A Study of Wind/Earthquake Load Analysis for LNG Vent Mast (LNG Vent Mast의 풍하중/지진하중 해석에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Tae-Wook;Cho, Su-gil;Park, SangHyun;Oh, Jae-Won;Lee, Jung-Hee;Bae, SangEun;Kim, Hyungwoo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.23 no.2_2
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    • pp.343-349
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    • 2020
  • As global warming accelerates due to global climate change, the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has set up Emission Control Area(ECA) and encourages the use of Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG). For this reason, as the demand for LNG increases, the demand and research of related equipment also increases. In this study, one of them, the vent mast for the discharge of LNG was studied. In general, vent mast receives various loads such as wind load, earthquake load and dead load during operation. Accordingly, consideration of these loads is essential for structural design and safety evaluation of the vent mast. In this study, the structural safety of the vent mast is evaluated by performing finite element analysis. As a result, the structural safety evaluation results were analyzed based on the database of materials of the vent mast, and the stress level was analyzed to provide a design guide.